Education Manager

Who We Are:

Siskiyou Field Institute’s (SFI) mission is to increase the understanding of, and connection to, the Klamath-Siskiyou ecoregion through education, scientific research, and public engagement. SFI is where people come to learn about and explore the amazing Klamath-Siskiyou bioregion, a land of steep mountains, wild rivers, and unusual diversity of species and habitats. SFI is a conduit for scientists and naturalists to share their passion and knowledge with the public each year through adult field courses and youth education programs. SFI is headquartered on the 850-acre Deer Creek Ranch where the Institute’s administrative office and its educational, lodging, and event facilities are housed.

What You’ll Do:

The Education Manager position is responsible for all aspects of our youth and adult education programming including but not limited to:

Youth Education Program (YEP)

• Oversee all aspects of youth programs, planning and implementing program policies, logistics, activities, schedules, and health/safety protocols
• Ensure facilitation of arrival, meals, campfire, games, activities, staff/volunteer meetings, and departures is being implemented following program goals and objectives
• Work collaboratively to create and lead annual staff & volunteer training
• Support staff & volunteers to engage students in activities using trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches
• Implement program changes using equity-focused assessments and community feedback
• Accommodate the needs of all youth, staff, and volunteers, especially people from historically marginalized backgrounds
• Prepare budgets for overnight and day camps, instructor training, meal service, and gear purchasing
• Implement and improve student-centered curriculum and programming, including land-based field studies, evening programs, social-emotional learning activities, and community-building
• Fulfill all Oregon Outdoor School requirements in Senate Bill 439, meeting science and equity standards 
• Coordinate with food service staff to ensure food allergies and sensitivities are accommodated
• Collaborate with Siskiyou Field Institute administrative staff on relevant grants, staffing, equity initiatives, and partnerships 

Adventure Learning Program: (ALP)

• Schedule a full roster (15-25) of in-person and online field courses twice per year
• Search for and facilitate new opportunities for program partnerships with aligned organizations
• Set up and plan program schedules and logistics in collaboration with instructors and volunteers, including class preparations, registrations, pre-course info, sending post-course evaluations
• Apply for and secure special use permits to conduct SFI classes on public lands from federal, state, and other governments as appropriate and track permit use statistics
• Track and analyze evaluations, participation, revenue, costs, and other pertinent course data
• Act as host and tech support for all classes based online and serve as backup host for in-person courses
• Expand training agreements with government agencies, offering new types of programming and/or programming that meets an underserved need in the community
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers to achieve the overall mission of the Institute.
• Support in preparation of funding requests and appropriate funder/donor recognition
• Actively participate in the planning and implementation of fund/friend-raising events and activities.
• Provide data and analysis for the preparation of Board reports and public outreach.

Who You Are:

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Demonstrated experience managing residential environmental education programs with a strong lens for risk management
• Demonstrated office/administrative skills including, managing and communicating with multiple stakeholders quickly and accurately
• Experience training, coaching, or supervising educators/outdoor program staff
• Written and verbal communication skills in customer service
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Zoom, and cell phone-based communication tools
• Experience or training in equity and inclusion work
• Bachelor’s degree and two years related experiential education experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification
• Valid Driver's License
• We especially encourage you to apply if you are a member of (or have extensive experience working with people from) any communities that are historically impacted by current systems of oppression and have had limited access to the outdoors and environmental education

Why Siskiyou Field Institute?

We are a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and supports you in making a positive impact on youth and the environment. You will get to work in a beautiful natural setting!

How To Apply:

Siskiyou Field Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Submit your resume and cover letter to hiring@thesfi.org with the subject “Education Manager Application” for the email